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Surrounded by majestic saguaro forests and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson blends the beauty of the natural world with the excitement and amenities of a thriving city. Enjoy outdoor adventures, unique Southwestern cuisine, exploring the arts, and much more on your getaway in Tucson.
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It's summer in Southern Arizona. The temperatures are climbing but the deals couldn't be better. Follow our Tucson Trekkers as they experience the best of Tucson this summer.
- Tucson International Children's Film Festival
Jul. 24 - Aug. 1
The Loft Cinema hosts a Saturday morning children's festival of vintage animated classic films and cartoons, sing-alongs, and new animated features. - HarvestFest at Sonoita Vineyards
Jul. 31 - Aug. 1
Celebrate upcoming harvest with grape-stomping contest, winery tours and tastings, wagon rides, and live music at Sonoita Vineyards. - Summer Saturday Evenings at Desert Museum
Jul. 31 - Aug. 21
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum stays open after sundown on summer Saturdays so visitors can discover the Sonoran Desert's amazing nocturnal plants and wildlife. - Summer Classic Movies at the Fox Theatre
Jul. 31 - Aug. 28
Downtown Tucson's vintage movie palace, the Fox Tucson Theatre, screens classic Hollywood films on Saturday nights, May - August. - Peach Mania at Apple Annie's
Jul. 31 - Aug. 15
Apple Annie's celebrates the peak of the peach harvest with a festival of peach-picking and sampling and sales of peach pies, jams, salsas, and more weekends July 17-August 16. - Arizona Women's Mixed Stix Tournament
Jul. 31 - Aug. 1
Tubac Golf Resort hosts a tournament consisting of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play, open to members of Arizona Women’s Golf Association and Arizona Golf Association. Mor - Summer ARTmarket
Jul. 31 - Aug. 1
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and General Growth Properties will feature indoor art shows and music at the Tucson Mall. - SDMB Last Saturday Ride
Jul. 31
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists hosts a group mountain-bike ride on the last Saturday of the month. Contact club in advance or visit the website for location, level of difficulty, and times. - City of Tucson's 235th Birthday
Aug. 1 - Aug. 31
Tucsonans celebrate the 235rd year of the city's official founding on August 20, 1775, with a variety of fun events and activities. See the events calendar on www.tucsonsbirthday.org/ - 'Tucson Story' at Gallery in the Sun
Aug. 2 - Jan. 31
Opening in conjunction with Tucson's birthday celebration in August, this exhibition of original drawings and watercolors tell the "Tucson Story" as seen through the eyes of Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. - Tucson Meet Yourself Monsoon Jamboree
Aug. 2
Help raise funds for Tucson Meet Yourself with a concert of bluegrass, old-time and traditional music featuring international musical ambassadors Up With People. - Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
Aug. 4 - Aug. 8
Self-guided and guided tours, exhibits, and presentations about Southern Arizona birds and butterflies at annual conference in Sierra Vista, near some of the country's best birding areas. - Cinema La Placita Outdoor Movies
Aug. 5 - Oct. 28
Classic movies are screened in La Placita Village courtyard on Thursday evenings, May-October. Pull up a chair or spread a blanket and watch a typically family-friendly movie under the stars. - BMX Southwest Nationals
Aug. 6 - Aug. 8
American Bicycle Association's competitive, bicycle motocross (BMX) racing tournament has riders of all ages performing tricks and jamming through dirt racetracks at Tucson Convention Center Arena. - Tucson Bridal Expo 2010
Aug. 8
Tucson's largest bridal event and show features exhibitors of floral vendors, bridal wear, photographers, wedding planners, fashion shows, and more at Tucson Convention Center Arena. - Ongoing Tours of Fox Tucson Theatre
Aug. 10
The historical Fox Tucson Theatre opens to the public on the second Sunday of every month for a one-hour tour of Tucson's only 1930s Southwest Art Deco movie palace. - The Perseid Meteor Shower
Aug. 11
The UA Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter atop cool Mt. Lemmon, 90 minutes above Tucson, hosts a late-night, small-group observing party for the Perseid Meteor Shower celestial show. Reservations required. - Primavera Cooks! at Acacia
Aug. 11
Acacia restaurant hosts a multi-course, wine-paired meal prepared with help from apprentice chefs and sommeliers to raise funds supporting services for Tucson's homeless and working poor. - Putnam County Spelling Bee
Aug. 13 - Aug. 29
Arizona Onstage Productions presents this Tony Award-winning musical about a middle school spelling bee with off-beat adolescents and eccentric grown-ups. Temple of Music & Art. - Titan Moonlight Madness
Aug. 14
Titan Missile Museum seltzer rocket launchings with museum Mad Scientists, visits to the rocket launch control room, space food samples, astronaut tests and more. - Presidio Real de San Agustin Walking Tour
Aug. 14 - Sep. 11
Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation hosts a summer morning walking tour on the second Saturday of the month at the Presidio Real de San Agustin historic neighborhood. - 2nd Saturdays Downtown Urban Street Fest
Aug. 14
Downtown Tucson's hosts a monthly, family-friendly arts and entertainment event to bring people to downtown Tucson. - Primavera Cooks! at Janos
Aug. 26
JBar restaurant hosts a multi-course, wine-paired meal prepared with help from apprentice chefs and sommeliers to raise funds supporting services for Tucson's homeless and working poor. - La Fiesta de San Agustin
Aug. 28
Celebrate Tucson's birthday at St. Augustine Cathedral with diverse cultural entertainment, arts and crafts and food vendors, and a mass officiated by Bishop Kicanas at 5:30 pm, followed by a procession around the cathedral plaza. - FINA World Junior Diving Championships
Sep. 1 - Sep. 6
FINA and Tucson Sports bring 200 of the world's best junior divers, including potential Olympic swimmers, to compete at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center-Kasser Family Pool, University of Arizona.
- TUCSON WILL SURPRISE YOU! It's summer in Southern Arizona. The temperatures are climbing but the deals couldn't be better. Follow the adventures of our Tucson Trekkers as they experience the best of Tucson this summer.
- Touring the state? Arizona's diversity offers travelers an endless variety of experiences. To start planning your road trip, download a map of open rest stops.
- Download our Destination - Downtown Tucson Guide and see everything there is to do in Downtown Tucson.
- This AOL Travel article, written by Aefa Mulholland, lists Tucson as a "Best Place to Bring Children of All Ages."
- The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report lists Tucson as the #6 cleanest U.S. city for long-term ozone air pollution.
- Local channel KVOA covers local businesses offering great deals through Facebook. Watch the video now.
- Eco-friendly Bed & Breakfasts in Tucson provide visitors a chance to travel the state while leaving the softest of footprints. Read the article by AZCentral.com.
- Tucson ranks in Forbes top 20 America's Most Innovative Cities. Read the article.
- The Tucson Film Office won 1st Place in the “Digital Video” category of the AFCI Marketing Awards, a global competition encouraging film commissions to put forth winning components of their marketing campaigns.
- A priceless opportunity! Save up to $30,000 on your groups master account.
- Visit the beautiful Town of Oro Valley, one of "America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities."
- El Charro Mexican Cafe was named one of America's 50 Food Icons by NRN Magazine.
- The Lodge at Venana Canyon, Loews Ventana Canyon, and the Westin La Paloma all received Golf Magazine's Silver Medal for Premier Resorts in their March 2010 issue!
- Think Tucson is just about Golf and Spring Training? Think again! The Chicago Tribune highlights some of Tucson's other fantastic attractions.
- Planning a trip to Tucson? The Los Angeles Times has an article on where to stay and eat while here.
- Sunset Magazine lists Tucson as number nine in the Top 20 Best Towns of the Future!
- Want to find out more about what to do in Tucson? The New York Times just published an article entitled 36 Hours in Tucson, Arizona in the Travel section.
- "If you’re going camping in the Arizona desert, the first thing you need is a tent. The second thing is a lot of goats." Read this UK Times Online article to find out why!
- Business Week magazine and Next Generation Consulting listed Tucson as one of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, and #16 on a list of Best Places to Live and Work for Young Professionals.
- View this PDF of a great little Sunset Magazine article on what to do in Tucson.
- American Style Magazine's readers selected Tucson as one of the 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations in the United States!
- Every weekend, Tucson's downtown is bustling with family friendly activities.
- Budget Travel Magazine named Tubac, Arizona as one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America!
- Washington post lists Kitt Peak as top locale for stargazing.
- The fourth Saturday in October is National Make A Difference Day! See how the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau made a difference.
- Meet other travelers who share your interests and find recommendations at GoSeeArizona.com.
- Come take a look at our YouTube Channel and watch videos about Tucson and it's fantastic attractions!
- Do you Tweet? Add Tucson Surprises as a Twitter friend and find out what is going on in Tucson!
- TucsonSurprises: Up With People is performing at Tucson Mall tomorrow at 2:00! They are so inspirational! Go see! - Tweeted on Jul 31, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Hm, Divers this week, BMX riders next week. Do we see a trend? Thanks to Tucson Sports for bringing these events (and $2.6 Mil) to Tucson! - Tweeted on Jul 30, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: The Age Group National Diving Championships event wraps up this weekend. Now is the time to go watch @ Hillenbrand Aquatic Center #Tucson - Tweeted on Jul 30, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Shout out to the 900+ Up with People alumni whooping it up at JW Marriott Starr Pass this weekend! Thanks for coming back to Tucson! - Tweeted on Jul 30, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Visit the Summer Indoor ARTmarket this Sat & Sun @ TucsonMall. 120+ artists exhibiting unique art in AC! Kids fun too! http://ow.ly/2j3RX - Tweeted on Jul 30, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Spectacular Summer Sale on 4th Ave tomorrow all day. Live music, great food. Tons of fun and SHOPPING! #Tucson Shop Local http://ow.ly/2j3LW - Tweeted on Jul 30, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: RT @ericbusby: Tucson is my favorite city in Arizona - hands down. Love the Catalina Foothills area! Beautiful landscapes. - Tweeted on Jul 28, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Dining HOT DEAL: Jax Kitchen. Get free "hidden treasure" cookies w/bourbon milk w/purchase of entree. Ask for TWSY deal. http://ow.ly/2hlgP - Tweeted on Jul 27, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Attractions HOT DEAL: Pima Air & Space Mus. $3 off 1 adult ticket &1 free tram tour. Mention ‘TWSYHot Deals’ @ Admission http://ow.ly/2hlbZ - Tweeted on Jul 27, 2010
- TucsonSurprises: Hotel Hot Deal Add-On: Westin La Paloma. At check-in mention you are here for TWSY hot deal and get 10% off. - Tweeted on Jul 27, 2010
